Every Ironman athlete experiences difficult moments during a race. The key isn’t avoiding bad patches—it’s knowing how to respond when they arrive. Learn practical mindset strategies, race-day decision-making techniques, and simple reset tools that can help you stay composed, regain momentum, and finish your Ironman stronger.
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If You’re Hungry During an Ironman, You’re Already Too Late
If you’re waiting until you’re hungry during an Ironman, you’re already behind. Discover why successful athletes fuel proactively, how to avoid common nutrition mistakes, and why consistent carbohydrate intake throughout the day can help you maintain energy, improve performance, and finish your Ironman stronger.
View More If You’re Hungry During an Ironman, You’re Already Too LateMonday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #2 Brick
Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #2 Brick uses a multiple-brick format to build endurance, pacing discipline, and composure under fatigue. Repeated run-bike transitions challenge your ability to reset and stay efficient as the session progresses. A long-course focused workout designed to improve durability, rhythm, and stronger running late in triathlon racing.
View More Monday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #2 BrickMonday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #1 Brick
Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #1 Brick uses a traditional run-bike-run format to build endurance, pacing discipline, and efficient running off the bike. Progressive intensity on the ride transitions into cadence-focused running before a stronger sustained effort. A purposeful long-course session designed to improve durability, composure, and confidence under fatigue.
View More Monday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #1 BrickMonday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Triple Brick
Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Triple Brick is a progressive endurance challenge featuring three bike-run blocks that build in intensity. Starting controlled and finishing hard, it develops pacing judgment, durability, and mental resilience for long-course racing. A demanding session designed to improve your ability to perform strongly under accumulating fatigue.
View More Monday’s Brick: Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Triple BrickMonday Brick: Riley Rosado’s Brick
This endurance-focused brick, inspired by Riley Rosado, builds sustained strength and pacing discipline. With extended Level II and Level III efforts on the bike followed by a controlled 5km run, it develops durability and rhythm for long-course racing. A steady, purposeful session designed to reinforce consistency, patience, and race-day resilience.
View More Monday Brick: Riley Rosado’s BrickMonday Brick: Rouvy Threshold Brick
This Rouvy Threshold Brick combines structured bike intervals with a sustained run effort to develop strength and rhythm off the bike. After controlled Level IV work on the ride, the session challenges you to hold a steady threshold pace for 30 minutes on the run, building durability, pacing discipline, and race-ready resilience.
View More Monday Brick: Rouvy Threshold BrickMonday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Endurance Brick #2
Dermott Hayes’ Endurance Brick #2 builds durability on the bike before demanding sustained, repeatable intensity on tired legs. After a steady 40km aerobic ride, four 2km efforts at Level IV with just 30 seconds recovery test your rhythm, resilience, and ability to reset under pressure. A race-relevant brick for athletes who want to stay strong when fatigue sets in.
View More Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Endurance Brick #2Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Endurance Brick #1
Dermott Hayes’ Endurance Brick #1 pairs disciplined aerobic riding with controlled progression on the run. After a steady 40km ride at Level II, the challenge is shifting gears smoothly and building through 2km at Level III before pressing into Level IV — finishing strong without forcing it. A simple structure that strengthens both your engine and your composure.
View More Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Endurance Brick #1Monday’s Brick: Coach Ray’s Ironman 70.3 Threshold Brick C
Coach Ray’s Ironman 70.3 Threshold Brick C is a high-value brick session designed to raise your threshold and make race pace feel more sustainable. With structured Level IV intervals on both the bike and run, this workout builds long-course durability, improves efficiency, and helps you race faster for the same effort.
View More Monday’s Brick: Coach Ray’s Ironman 70.3 Threshold Brick C